My dear 2011

Last night was definitely on the mellow side of a New Year celebration. With Lucy asleep, Steven and I just sat on the couch listening to music and talking. A few minutes before midnight we turned on the TV to watch the ball drop. As they counted down and said goodbye to 2011, I turned to Steven and realized my eyes were full of tears.

"Are you crying?" he laughed.

And out of nowhere, I was.

2011 was a life changing year. We had a baby. Our first baby. A tangible piece of love entered our home.

Our life was changed forever in 2011. So in those first minutes of 2012, it was a little bittersweet. Like saying goodbye to a dear, dear friend.

I will cling to the memories and will forever be thankful that I chose to savor every second of 2011. But I am fully aware that 2012 will blow me out of the water.

And just to prove it, my little family went out and had the best January 1st of my life.